How to get multiple value data from remote registry key

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How to get multiple value data from remote registry key

DHoss 61

I am trying to get two value data in one line. It works fine when I do it in two line but I want to use one line code. Any help would be appreciated.
Here is my code:

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$Getservice = Get-Service -ComputerName $Computer -Name RemoteRegistry
If ($Getservice.Status -eq "Stopped") {
Set-service -ComputerName $Computer -Name RemoteRegistry -Status Running -StartupType Manual -ErrorAction stop

$regcon = [Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey]::OpenRemoteBaseKey("LocalMachine", $Computer)
$regkey = $regcon.OpenSubKey("SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\")
$gvalue = $regkey.GetValue('DisplayVersion')
$winver = $regkey.GetValue('ReleaseID')
}
Do {
Get-service -ComputerName $Computer -Name RemoteRegistry | Stop-Service -Force
Set-Service -ComputerName $Computer -Name RemoteRegistry -Status Stopped -StartupType Disabled
$StopRemoteRegistry = Get-Service -ComputerName $Computer -Name RemoteRegistry
} while($StopRemoteRegistry.StartType -eq "Enabled")

Blockquote

I am trying to accomplish...
$winver = $regkey.GetValue('ReleaseID', 'DisplayVersion')

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Answer 1

Rich Matheisen 47,901

Do you want a single STRING or do you want an ARRAY?

# as a string
$winver = "{0} {1}" -f $regkey.GetValue('DisplayVersion'), $regkey.GetValue('ReleaseID')

# as an array
$winver = $regkey.GetValue('DisplayVersion'), $regkey.GetValue('ReleaseID')

I'm curious: Why does it have to be done in one line of code?

DHoss 61 Reputation points

2022-05-02T15:30:26.447+00:00
The reason I need it as I have another script where I use a list view form, and I want to use the data in one row. I tried already wht u did but it does not work. And I think as it is list view it has to do something . The code I use as as follows: add.SubItem does not take two variable. And that is I am looking to do. I am not sure whether it is possible or not. I appreciate u r answer.

if($XML.Options.SystemInfo.OS.WindowsVersion.Enabled -eq $true){

$Item = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.ListViewItem("Display Version")
$Item.SubItems.Add($winver)
$lvMain.Items.Add($Item)
}
if($XML.Options.SystemInfo.OS.ServicePack.Enabled -eq $true){
$Item = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.ListViewItem("Release ID")
$Item.SubItems.Add($regvalue)
$lvMain.Items.Add($Item)
}

Answer 2

Rich Matheisen 47,901

This (using only a local machine) produces a single string in the $winver variable:

$regcon = [Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey]::OpenBaseKey("LocalMachine","Registry64")
$regkey = $regcon.OpenSubKey("SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\")
# as a string
$winver = "{0} {1}" -f $regkey.GetValue('ReleaseID'),$regkey.GetValue('DisplayVersion')

$winver

Since you provide no explanation of how "it does not work" I have no idea how to help you,

DHoss 61 Reputation points

2022-05-02T19:53:05.36+00:00

I mentioned that add.SubItem only represent one value of $winver or $regvalue. I can get them in two seperate list view but I want to get two value data in one add.SubItem. Hope u got it now
Rich Matheisen 47,901 Reputation points

2022-05-02T21:30:14.073+00:00

The code produces a value that looks like this: 21H1 2009

That's a single string. One item.

I hope YOU get it now!
DHoss 61 Reputation points

2022-05-02T23:26:25.027+00:00

Hi, thank u so much. Yes it works. I really appreciate it.
DHoss 61 Reputation points

2022-05-03T14:22:52.737+00:00
Hi Rich
I have one more things to ask you. I have following scripts

$Manufacturer = @()
$Name = @()
$Serial = @()
$monitor = Get-WmiObject WmiMonitorID -Computername $computerName -Namespace root\wmi |
Select @{n="Model";e={[System.Text.Encoding]::ASCII.GetString($.UserFriendlyName -ne 00)}},
@{n="Serial Number";e={[System.Text.Encoding]::ASCII.GetString($.SerialNumberID -ne 00)}},
@{n="Manufacturer";e={[System.Text.Encoding]::ASCII.GetString($_.ManufacturerName -ne 00)}}

$serial1 = $monitor[0].'Serial Number', $monitor[0].'Manufacturer', $monitor[0].'Model'

$serial1 = $monitor[0].'Serial Number' - This one works
But, I am trying to get this to works
$serial1 = $monitor[0].'Serial Number', $monitor[0].'Manufacturer', $monitor[0].'Model' - Please let me know what I am doing wrong.

Rich Matheisen 47,901

The variable "$monitor" will be either a single value with a type of PSCustomObject, or an array containing multiple objects of that type. Using a subscript on a scalar object type can result in "unusual" behavior.

Casting the variable "$monitor" as an array will handle the situation where you always want an array (even if it only contains a single object):

[array]$monitor = Get-WmiObject WmiMonitorID -Computername . -Namespace root\wmi |
    Select-Object   @{n = "Model"; e = { [System.Text.Encoding]::ASCII.GetString($_.UserFriendlyName -ne 00) } },
                    @{n = "Serial Number"; e = { [System.Text.Encoding]::ASCII.GetString($_.SerialNumberID -ne 00) } },
                    @{n = "Manufacturer"; e = { [System.Text.Encoding]::ASCII.GetString($_.ManufacturerName -ne 00) } }

$serial1 = $monitor[0].'Serial Number', $monitor[0].'Manufacturer', $monitor[0].'Model'

DHoss 61 Reputation points

2022-05-03T15:58:37.247+00:00

Hi Rich
I use the [array] and still did not get any result
DHoss 61 Reputation points

2022-05-03T16:08:18.027+00:00

Forgot to mention it is for remote computer.
DHoss 61 Reputation points

2022-05-03T16:58:07.85+00:00

Hi Rich
Thank u for all the help. I m now able to accomplish wht I need with u r kind help. Thanks again. People like u make this forum live.

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